as in polished
to make smooth or glossy usually by repeatedly applying surface pressure
the warrior furbished his sword and shield so that they glinted in the sunlight
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My picks include travel-friendly outfits that won’t wrinkle in your suitcase, sets that are polished enough to wear to dinner, and easy errand-running duos that take the stress out of getting dressed in the morning—all starting at just $15.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
22 June 2026 -
The relaxed tank and wide-leg pants feel comfortable enough for a flight, but the silhouette looks polished enough for lunch, sightseeing, or an impromptu dinner reservation.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2026
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Inside the cage was a mouse—the mouse that Renova had significantly smoothed—eliciting a few gasps from nearby assistants.—
William Norwich,
Vogue,
12 June 2026
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Ahead of opening arguments, Rinderknecht smoothed back his hair, and Haney helped adjust his tie before giving him a pat on the back.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
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Chemical filters, such as avobenzone, octocrylene and homosalate, appear clear when rubbed on the skin but sometimes feel oily.—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
9 June 2026
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The good times keep rolling through the commercial breaks, as A-listers rubbed elbows, and at the afterparties, where the big stars enjoyed burgers from Shake Shack and got their drink on.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
8 June 2026
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“Furbished.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/furbished. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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